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brake

[breyk] / breɪk /




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The bike was in a poor condition with the only brake lever being on the left handle, the side he was holding the phone on, Bunch said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Scientists sometimes describe methane reduction as an "emergency brake" for climate change because lowering methane levels could help slow warming within the next decade and potentially reduce the risk of climate tipping points.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

"Sorry, we had to brake," a calm woman's voice told AFP and the other passengers.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Wielding a pocket Allen wrench, her colleague Estefany Rodriguez adjusted seat heights and brake handle alignments on Vivian’s new ride.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Quickly, Leeman pulled the emergency brake, halting the train.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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